food IS a theme park
Are you ready for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party?
Magic Kingdom at night during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
Whether it’s your first time at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party or your 10th time, there are certain things you just NEED to have with you. From comfy shoes to phone chargers, from trick-or-treat bags to Halloween T-shirts, we have the full list of everything you need to get before you head to the special ticketed event!
Staying away from home can be tough, even if it’s at a Disney World hotel!
Pop Century
We love staying on Disney World property, but after trying out these items on Amazon, we wish we knew about them sooner — they would’ve made our stay so much more comfortable! From sound machines to earplugs, you need to check out these items, especially if you have trouble sleeping away from home!
There may not be as much as usual, but even these few items at ALDI are going to make our Disney World trips so much better!
All-Star Movies Resort
Starting on August 5th, ALDI is bringing in two items specifically that’ll make your next sleep in a Disney World hotel bed SO much more comfortable. So, if you’ve got a Disney World trip coming up and you’re staying on property, you may want to stop at ALDI to pick these up. Don’t have an ALDI near you? Amazon has some good stuff too!
Put on your chef hats and grab your park essentials, because it’s time to wine and dine in Disney style at the 2026 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival! The festival runs from August 27th through November 21st, 2026, so you have plenty of time to prep for the best EPCOT fest.
Spaceship Earth
But in case you want to make your EPCOT day ten times more magical, we gathered our favorite EPCOT essentials we wish we bought sooner to help you beat the heat and dine in style!
Here at Disney Food Blog, we’re at Disney World all day, every day, almost 24/7. Partly because it’s our job, and partly because we just love it! But one thing we don’t love? The INTENSE Florida heat!
A good fan can save your trip!
We love testing products to keep us cool while we’re out and about in the parks, so we set out to test new finds for thousands of hours at Disney World. This tiny but mighty handheld fan won gold!
If you’ve never been to Disney World or you’re looking for a new way to beat the rain, let us introduce you to our silliest secret weapon.
The ULTIMATE rainy day solution?
We tested out these VIRAL shoecovers in Disney World through 4 major downpours. When we first saw the covers, we thought they were honestly super silly. Did they prove us wrong, or are we ditching these on our next trip? We’re spilling our secrets right here!
When you’re thinking about essentials for your Disney World trip, you may be thinking about getting a few of them when you’re already in Disney World, because what if you don’t need it, you brought it from home, and then took up that space in your bag?
Let’s take a look at what’s in the first bag!
Here’s the thing, though: you may be surprised to see just how much MORE some of those items will cost you in Disney World. Whereas, if you buy them online ahead of time, you’ll spend less money, and if you don’t end up using them, well, Amazon has a pretty solid return policy (especially if you haven’t opened the item).
Your hands are full, your kid needs to use the bathroom, and your Disney World Resort Refillable Mug is somehow always in the way.
Disney World Resort Refillable Mug
If you’re on the Disney Dining Plan, you know that mug becomes a permanent fixture of your park day, and juggling it alongside strollers, snacks, and souvenirs gets old fast. Small annoyances like this can chip away at an otherwise magical vacation, especially when you’re trying to move quickly between rides or grab a quick refill before the parade crowds hit. Luckily, there are a few simple tools seasoned Disney World visitors rely on to make trips smoother, and this one is a total game changer for anyone using the Dining Plan mug.
There’s a reason you sleep better at Disney World than you do at home, and it’s not just the exhaustion from 20,000 steps a day — it’s the pillows.
Pillows
Disney hotels invest serious money in bedding that actually supports a good night’s sleep, and once you’ve experienced it, your own pillows at home start to feel like a punishment. The good news is that the exact hospitality-grade pillows used in hotels across the country are now available on Amazon! Here’s what you need to know before you add these to your cart.
If there’s one Disney World purchase that can save you money, keep you going, and make your park day easier, it’s a good water bottle.
We love Owalas!
Florida heat is no joke, and most guests don’t realize how much water they’ll go through until they’re already thirsty. After testing some of the most popular insulated bottles in the parks, we found that each one solves a different problem. If you’re trying to decide between Stanley, Owala, and YETI, here’s the breakdown.
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